When the police come to your door claiming they have permission to search your home or belongings, you have the right to examine the warrant. Most people never even look at the document. Instead, they assume that police officers have permission to search everywhere....
Prosecutors often try to scare you into a plea deal by telling you a judge will hand down this or that sentence if you do not. Yet they may be bluffing. Judges do not always hand down maximum sentences. While going to jail for a long time may be a possibility, you...
You’re sitting at home watching television, trying to unwind from a busy day at work. Suddenly, the police are at your door. They tell you that you have been accused of domestic violence by your ex-wife. They arrest you and take you in for questioning. Being falsely...
If you're facing DUI charges, you know that it could lead to jail time and the loss of your driver's license. You also know that you may have to pay some serious financial fines. These are all potential ramifications of a conviction. But it's important to also...
You know that shoplifting is a form of theft and that it's illegal to take an item out of a store without paying for it. But you have a friend who tells you that all you really need to do is switch the price tag, and then you can get the item for less money. They...
As a real estate agent, you thought you’d seen just about everything. Then you saw what appeared to be illegal drugs and related paraphernalia in a property you’re going to be showing to buyers. This isn’t a particularly uncommon discovery in homes that have been...
Evidence is a key part of any trial. When determining your guilt or innocence, the court relies heavily on the evidence provided by the prosecution. Such evidence must be relevant and admissible for it to be used in arriving at a verdict. It means that if there are...
You have likely seen people post on social media that they have hacked a friend's account. It's usually done in a joking manner, and it doesn't actually mean that they hacked into anything in the way that you would imagine. They just found out that their friend had...
You and your family may be relaxing, waiting for one of your children to get back home. That may not be what happens. Instead, a police officer rings your doorbell. When you answer, you learn that your child has been picked up and accused of a crime. Children may not...
If the police arrest you and the police charge you with a criminal offense, it is crucial you look at all defense options available to choose the most appropriate one. Sometimes that will be showing you did not do it. Other times it will be simpler to rely on...
